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Unmet Needs in the Treatment Guidelines for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Author(s)Anthony J. Esposito, M.D.

An expert discusses the gaps or outdated elements in the American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines that have been identified.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Distinguishing Between the Different Interstitial Lung Diseases

EP. 1 Distinguishing Between the Different Interstitial Lung Diseases

EP. 2 Mortality Rates and Comorbidities Associated With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 2 Mortality Rates and Comorbidities Associated With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 3 Epidemiology and Economic Burden of IPF and PPF

EP. 3 Epidemiology and Economic Burden of IPF and PPF

EP. 4 Best Practices in Diagnosis of IPF and PPF

EP. 4 Best Practices in Diagnosis of IPF and PPF

EP. 5 The Role of Biomarkers and Biopsy for IPF and PPF

EP. 5 The Role of Biomarkers and Biopsy for IPF and PPF

EP. 6 Key Unmet Needs in IPF and PPF

EP. 6 Key Unmet Needs in IPF and PPF

EP. 7 The Role of Corticosteroids in Managing Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 7 The Role of Corticosteroids in Managing Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 8 Exploring Nintedanib and Pirfenidone for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 8 Exploring Nintedanib and Pirfenidone for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 9 Monitoring for and Managing the Adverse Events Associated With Antifibrotic Agents

EP. 9 Monitoring for and Managing the Adverse Events Associated With Antifibrotic Agents

EP. 10 Nonpharmacological Management Options for Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 10 Nonpharmacological Management Options for Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 11 Guideline Recommendations for the Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 11 Guideline Recommendations for the Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 12 Unmet Needs in the Treatment Guidelines for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 12 Unmet Needs in the Treatment Guidelines for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 13 Treatment Algorithms and Insurance Coverage for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 13 Treatment Algorithms and Insurance Coverage for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 14 The Future of Treatment Approaches for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 14 The Future of Treatment Approaches for Pulmonary Fibrosis

EP. 15 Bridging gaps in pulmonary fibrosis management: Insights into diagnosis, treatment and future directions

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EP. 16 The PDE4B Pathway: Exploring Nerandomilast’s Potential in Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

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EP. 17 LPA1 Modulation: Admilparant’s Role in the Evolution of IPF and PPF Therapies

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EP. 18 The Future of Pulmonary Fibrosis Management: Precision Medicine, Biomarkers and AI

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What are the gaps or outdated elements in the ATS guidelines that have been identified?

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